It’s possible that you will see and hear the song “Ein, Zwei, Drei” in the coming weeks, because it’s the UK’s entry in this years Eurovision Song Contest.
I looked at the video for the song to begin with. Very Eurovision, very wacky – the performer, one Sam Battle – a kind of Thomas Dolby and Damon Albarn-type character singing silly lyrics leading to a shoutalong chorus that will be memorable in a good way, hopefully.
But there’s a bit more to this guy. He runs a museum of ancient musical electronic equipment in Ramsgate and is clearly devoted to his craft. He made a furby organ, a Henry vacuum cleaner that is now a flamethrower and rescued a full church organ and wired it up for his museum. I have linked a short video about what he does in the comments.
If you’re longing for someone to fill the gap left by Wilf Lunn in our culture, then look no further.
I’m 100% behind him and will be willing him on in May.
Here’s the video of him talking about his museum.
And here’s the song:
Here is the vote from this European: It’s awful and boring.
Cue Brits everywhere: You all hate us and refuse to vote for us!
European response: Try sending a good song, just once…
😉
I never know how the UK entry is going to be received – it’s very possible that this will get us the coveted double zero once more. On the other hand, it might go all the way. It’s one of those I think.
He’s obviously a fascinating bloke and the song is rather fun. It feels like they’ve made a bit more of an effort this year.
Last night Mrs KFD watched the uninspiring tv programme where they chose the Swedish entry and commented that nowadays you’ve go to to appeal to toddlers and schoolkids to win. That is certainly true here.
Here is the song Sweden chose
The singer has a think about masks. Previously she performed as Fröken Snusk which means Miss Filth.
She is notoriously potty-mouthed. This rather smutty song, RIDE ME LIKE A DALA HORSE, went down well with the kids.
I’ve watched his videos for many years. He’s an electronics nerd like me, and I’ve been encouraged to get more hands-on and fix stuff just from his work. I don’t rate his music much, but the new song is just what is required for the boring Eurovision.
Nil points from the Enfield jury.
Do we take Eurovision seriously and want to win? Then send some emetic bilge bellowed out by an X factor runner up with an inspiring back story and propensity to make heart shapes to camera and weep whenever asked a question.
Do we not give a flying fuck and want to send the whole thing up by being as cheerfully idiotic and offbeat as poss? Then this bloke’s not a bad choice at all.
I’m with you on your last paragraph but despite the song, the guy has some substance as borne out by @leffe-gin up there.
My favourite ESC songs where the artists are there to have fun and maybe push the envelope a little. Winning is the icing on the cake. Finland are very good at this.
And Daði Freyr’s Think About Things from Iceland still makes me smile….
Pop music should be fun and not take itself too seriously.
Never heard of him til this week but I approve. The song’s a hot mess obviously, but all with a knowing wink, and enough hooks to make it memorable. I think he’ll do well.
My favourite Swedish radio show, Rendezvous, recently played three exquisite tracks by Isabelle Aubret. She was a new name for me, but I’m sure that some of you will remember how she won Eurovision in 1962 for France.
She retired only three years ago but has quite a career behind her.
France has not had much ESC success in recent years. They’ve won 5 times: 1958, 1960, 1962, 1969, and 1977. That is a while back.
I have happy memories of 2008 and Sebastian Tellier’s catchy song Divine.
It’s really not true that other countries hate us that much – we do love to play the victim. A couple of years ago we put in a good entry with an engaging singer and came second – we would have won too if it hadn’t been the year Ukraine was invaded and got the sympathy vote.
Indeed. UK ended up hosting the next one too – when it became obvious that Ukraine wouldn’t be able to.
I wonder what Israel’s vote count will be this time?
Wise words, @NigelT.